Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist - R10217871

Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist - R

Position is based in Oxnard, CA. This is not a teleworking position. Relocation will not be provided. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector’s Mission Enabling Products Business Unit invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our inclusive team. As a Principal Supply Chain Planning Specialist, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Principal Supply Chain Planning Analyst is responsible for representing Supply Chain to Program Management, Operations, Quality, and NGC Management for one to two production programs within the Mission Enabling Products Business Unit in the Intelligence Systems Division within the Space Systems sector.

• Represent supply chain onsite as the focal point for coordinating and communicating supply chain management functions and status to internal groups to ensure requirements are met in accordance with internal customer needs.
• Serve as the linkage between supply chain, customer, program management, and internal support functions to meet company and customer requirements.
• Communicate to program leadership on status, including execution issues and any other items that may impact ability to deliver.
• Collaborate with buyers, supplier performance, and supplier quality to address systemic or major issues at suppliers requiring coordination with site or program functions.
• Represent supply chain in internal daily and escalation meetings specific to the program.
• Understand program deliverables, due dates, and basic technical knowledge of the assigned programs.
• Participate in pre-award and contract kick-off activities.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics; or, in lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience in supply chain, business/project management, or logistics.
• Solid understanding of supply chain processes and best practices.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office suite and ERP systems/tools.

• MBA and/or Supply Chain–related professional designation and experience in defense or aerospace systems.
• Experience in high program volume / low production rate environment.
• Demonstrated capability and success in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.
• Working knowledge of NGC Global Supply Chain, Business Development, and/or Manufacturing/Operations.
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and solve problems.
• Detail‑oriented, but able to understand the big picture.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong, effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and succeed in leading and influencing peers and other support functions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to present concepts and recommendations to all levels within the organization.

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 – $. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

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